New England’s Oldest African American Baptist Church Announces New Pastor in 45 Years, Reverend Art J. Gordon
Boston, MA – February 23, 2025 – Peoples Baptist Church of Boston, the oldest African American Baptist Church in New England and the 7th oldest in the U.S., is proud to announce the selection of its new pastor, Reverend Art J. Gordon, who was affirmed by the congregation on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Reverend Gordon will follow in the esteemed footsteps of the Reverend Dr. Wesley A. Roberts, who has faithfully served this historic church for 45 years.
Reverend Art J. Gordon is a fourth-generation pastor, born and raised in Georgia. After graduating from Savannah State University, he moved to Boston to attend the Boston University School of Theology where he graduated in 2016 with a Master of Divinity Degree. In June of 2017, Rev. Gordon was called to lead the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston as the youngest elected pastor in the church’s history.
Beyond the pulpit, Rev. Gordon is also deeply committed to civic engagement and the intersection of faith and politics. He is employed as the Director of Community Engagement in the office of Governor Maura T. Healey. He was previously employed by the US House of Representatives as the Senior Advisor to Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Rev. Gordon was most recently recognized with the Top 10 Outstanding Young Leaders Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the inaugural 40 Under 40 Award from his alma mater, Savannah State University.
Rev. Gordon is a second-year Doctor of Ministry student focusing on Transformational Leadership at Boston University.
“It is my esteemed honor to continue Rev. Dr. Wesley Roberts’ legacy at Peoples Baptist Church,” said Rev. Gordon. “As I embark on this exciting transition God has called me to serve, I look forward to leading the congregation and working together towards a future filled with faith, service, and community.”
Rev. Gordon’s vision for Peoples Baptist Church is deeply rooted in faith and community connections. His dynamic leadership and passion for the Word of God, discipleship, and systemic societal change will usher in a new era of spiritual growth and community impact.
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